How to pronounce delftware
Say it like DELF-twair. Delftware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DELF).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɛlfˌtwɛr/DELF-twair
UK British/ˈdɛlfˌtwɛə/DELF-twair
- DELF
- twair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delftware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DELFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- twairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of delftware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DELF-twair.
What does delftware mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of Delftware.
Questions about saying delftware
How do you pronounce delftware?
Say DELF-twair. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛlfˌtwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈdɛlfˌtwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delftware?
Delftware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DELF). Broken into parts: DELF · twair.
Is delftware pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɛlfˌtwɛə/ (DELF-twair).